10 Mind-Blowing Flight Secrets You Never Knew

TLDRDiscover the hidden secrets of air travel, from boarding strategies to airplane toilets and pilot food preferences.

Key insights

👥Boarding last can minimize your time spent waiting in line and on the plane.

📝Don't throw away your boarding pass as it contains personal information.

🛅The code on your boarding pass can reveal personal details and should be kept secure.

🛡️The 'Four S's code' on your boarding pass means you'll have additional security checks.

💥Airplanes often collide with birds, causing damage and sometimes engine failure.

Q&A

Is it safe to fly during a lightning storm?

Aircraft are designed to withstand lightning strikes and ensure passenger safety.

Why is airplane food notoriously bad?

Low humidity in the cabin affects our ability to taste and smell, making food less enjoyable.

What is the safest seat on a plane?

Statistically, the rear middle seats have the highest survival rate in crashes.

Can airplane toilets be emptied into the sky?

No, the waste is sucked into a tank and later disposed of on the ground.

Do pilots have food preferences?

Pilots are discouraged from eating the same meal as their co-pilot to prevent food poisoning incidents.

Timestamped Summary

01:22Boarding last can minimize your time spent waiting in line and on the plane.

01:47The code on your boarding pass can reveal personal details and should be kept secure.

02:27The 'Four S's code' on your boarding pass means you'll have additional security checks.

03:55Airplanes often collide with birds, causing damage and sometimes engine failure.

06:07Aircraft are designed to withstand lightning strikes and ensure passenger safety.

09:03Low humidity in the cabin affects our ability to taste and smell, making food less enjoyable.

13:21Statistically, the rear middle seats have the highest survival rate in crashes.

14:23No, the waste is sucked into a tank and later disposed of on the ground.